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MATHSVERBAL
EVIDENCE BASED READING & WRITINGNEW SAT 2016
How the concepts are testedTackling problems in a linear and
sequential fashion
Changes You'll LoveNo penalty for wrong answersThere are only 4
answer choices instead of 5know multiple definitions of those
words.NO sentence completions.
Changes You Won't LoveQuestions require multiple steps to get an
answer.The reading passages include complex structure and
vocabulary.Foundational math skills are more important.Reasoning
and critical thinking skills are paramount.Fewer sections on the
new test, but Longer in time than the old test.
ALL ABOUT NEW SAT
MATHSFocuses on:Application-based, multi-step
questionsHigher-level math, including trigonometryOne set of
extended-thinking grid-in questions (worth 4 points);Core math
competencies (translating math into English & English into
math)A deep understanding of the theories behind mathematical
principles, such as building equations
MATHSProblem Solving and Data Analysis - ratios, percentages,
and proportional reasoning to solve problems in science, social
science, and career contexts.Heart of Algebra - mastery of linear
equations and systems, which helps students develop key powers of
abstraction.Passport to Advanced Math - complex equations and the
manipulation they require.
Please Note : Calculators are only allowed in the longer of the
two math sections
READING AND WRITING
Two tests:Reading TestWriting and Language TestFocus on
multiple-meaning wordsPassages will be from significant historical
or scientific documents may include informational graphics, such as
chartsThe reading passages will include complex structure and
vocabularyPassage-based grammar including punctuation
Essay Analyzing
The new Essay is optional and asks you to analyze how an author
uses evidence, reasoning, and other stylistic evidence to craft a
persuasive argument.
FORMAT CHANGESWords in context.Command of evidence.Essay
Analyzing a Source.Math that Matters Most.Problems Grounded in
Real-World Contexts.Analysis in Science and Analysis in
History/Social Studies.Founding Documents and Great Global
Conversations.
CONTENT CHANGES
Words in context.Command of evidenceanalyze, synthesize, and
interpret data from a wide range of sources. EG - Informational
graphics, such as tables, charts, and graphsMulti-paragraph
passages from literature and literary nonfiction, the humanities,
science, history and social studies, and on topics about work and
career.
SAT READING TEST: SYNTHESIS
Synthesis: questions that ask you to draw conclusions and make
connections between 2 related passages or between passages and
informational graphics.
Analyzing multiple textsQuestions will ask you to synthesize
information from paired texts.
Analyzing quantitative informationQuestions will ask you to
analyze information from graphs, charts, tables, and other graphics
in relation to the text.check out some full length practice
tests!
The SAT Reading Test: Rhetoric Rhetoric: questions that ask
about how the author conveys meaning.Analyzing word choice.How
specific words, patterns of words & phrases creates meaning and
tone.Analyzing text structure.Analysis of the relationship between
a particular part of the text and the whole text.Analyzing point of
view.Perspective from which a text is related or the influence this
Perspective has on content and style.Analyzing purpose.Determine
the main or most likely purpose of a text Analyzing
arguments.Analyze arguments for their content and structure.
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STRUCTURE WRITING & LANGUAGE
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